Blencowe Terrace is in Wisbech and in Fenland district. PE13 2DP is located in the Wisbech Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blencowe Terrace, Wisbech, PE13 2DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE13 1EQ, PE13 2AA, PE13 2AW, PE13 1BL, PE13 2HB, PE13 2HE, PE13 2DR, PE13 2DS, PE13 2AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE13 2DP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PE13 2DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.4% | 51.5% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 25.7% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 14% | 16.2% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 39.6% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 41.6% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 12.8% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around PE13 2DP this area, 40.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 11.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 40.9% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 22.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.6% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.9% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 12.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -22.2% |
| Other | 10.1% | 4.6% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.3% | 91.5% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 55.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 55.1% | -29.9% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 40.3% | 28.1% | 6.1% | 34.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 55.1% | -29.9% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 15.6% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 11.4% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 8.5% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 9.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 35.2% | 76.7% | -41.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 23.3% | 0.3% | 23.0% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 10.8% | 1.5% | 9.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blencowe Terrace was 263.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 185.1% higher than the Wisbech North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blencowe Terrace has the highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Wisbech North and the 17th highest crime rate of 303 local areas in Fenland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Blencowe Terrace, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-01-18 | £118,081 |
| 1 Blencowe Terrace, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2023-07-27 | £121,470 |
| 8 Blencowe Terrace, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2022-11-25 | £108,992 |
| 3 Blencowe Terrace, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-11-17 | £91,445 |
| 6 Blencowe Terrace, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £89,500 | 2020-10-14 | £109,800 |
PE13 2DP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emneth Nursery School Hollycroft Road , PE14 8AY | 4out of 4 | 4,505 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nene Infant & Nursery School Norwich Road , PE13 2AP | 3out of 4 | 208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nene Infant School Norwich Road , PE13 2AP | - not rated | 208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramnoth Junior School Ramnoth Road , PE13 2JB | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramnoth Junior School Ramnoth Road , PE13 2JB | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Road Primary School Elm Road , PE13 2TB | - not rated | 503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Clarkson Community College Corporation Road , PE13 2SE | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen's School Corporation Road , PE13 2SE | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Clarkson Academy Corporation Road , PE13 2SE | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wisbech Academy Weasenham Lane , PE13 2RU | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshland High School School Road , West Walton PE14 7HA | 3out of 4 | 4,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle College Ramnoth Road , PE13 2JE | - not rated | 622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Audrey's Convent School Alexandra Road , PE13 1HW | - not rated | 337 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Advanced Education - Rose House C/O Advanced Education , Wisbech School, Old Session House PE13 1JJ | - not rated | 549 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Wisbech School Old Sessions House , 32 Somers Road PE13 1JF | - not rated | 597 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Nene Valley Coalwharf Road , PE13 2FP | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenland Learning Base Coalwharf Road , PE13 2FP | - not rated | 698 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAGWAN | 13 Norfolk Street, Wisbech | 144 yd | |
| Lumira | 97A Norfolk Street, Wisbech | 144 yd | |
| Rasskozova | 95 Norfolk Street, Wisbech | 144 yd | |
| Smakas Restaurant | 6 Falcon Road, Wisbech | 146 yd | |
| North Cambridgeshire Hospital Staff Catering | North Cambridgeshire Hospital, St Augustines Road | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 18 - 22 Church Terrace, Wisbech | 64 yd | |
| Duke's Steakhouse | Dukes Head, 8 Church Terrace | 151 yd | |
| Three Tuns | 76 Norwich Road, Wisbech | 158 yd | |
| Wine Bar | 3 Little Church Street, Wisbech | 212 yd | |
| Winners Bingo | 1 Blackfriars Road, Wisbech | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | 41 Norwich Road, Wisbech | 131 yd | |
| San San Chinese Takeaway | 31 Norwich Road, Wisbech | 131 yd | |
| Hot And Spicy | 112 Norfolk Street, Wisbech | 144 yd | |
| Taste Of Paradise | 103 Norfolk Street, Wisbech | 144 yd | |
| Toppings Pizza Shop | 3A Norfolk Street, Wisbech | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Units, 9 - 10 Horsefair | 284 yd | |
| Nene Shop | 2 Nene Quay, Wisbech | 389 yd | |
| Nene Supermarket | 14 Lynn Road, Wisbech | 479 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | North End, Wisbech | 748 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | North End, Wisbech | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wisbech Town Park VERDUN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 330 yd |
| Shapers Gym NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Wisbech Rugby Club WISBECH RUGBY UNION FC WISBECH RUGBY UNION FC CHAPEL ROAD | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Wisbech Grammar School NORTH BRINK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Thomas Clarkson Academy CORPORATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,064 yd |
| Hudson Leisure Centre Harecroft Road | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 1,069 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.